Hello, August! Can summer keep its good soul on its feet and stay a while?

A few friends asked for a BTS on my weekly grocery store trips. Let's just say the above is a semi-accurate account of what I purchase regularly at the local MOMs. That is if I stay on the perimeters and eschew the junk food jungle.

Otherwise, the impulse buys and cravings somehow will jump into my cart. Yes, I'm talking to you Ben & Jerry's ice cream and/or Sriracha Kettle Brand chips. Even I have a few vices.

But, when I stay committed, here are my staples:

Kale!

Cilantro

Green Onions

Red Onion

Garlic

Avocado

Roma Tomatoes

Dried Lentils

Dried Chickpeas

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

Strawberries

Watermelon

Dates

Unsalted Tomato Sauce

Couscous (not pictured)

Nori Seaweed Paper (not pictured)

Short grain sushi rice (not pictured)

With all of the above, I can make nutritious and delicious meals to power me through the week! Stay tuned to see what quirky crumbles I'll be creating with the seasonal selections.

What are your must-have items when you visit the grocery store? Let me know in the comments below!